Judge quashes Indian wheatlegging

Saskatchewan farm activist Russ Larson comments, "Everybody hoped Harley would win. But there's a double standard in sentencing. Three years ago, for example, [Manitoba grain farmer] Andy McMechan was also convicted for testing the CWB Act to establish a right: the right of private propert...

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Published inAlberta report Vol. 26; no. 39; p. 18
Main Author Hope, Philip
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Edmonton United Western Communications 11.10.1999
Subjects
Barley
Frank, Harley
Grain trade
Imports & exports
Marketing
Native peoples
Rights
Wheat
Alberta Canada
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Summary:Saskatchewan farm activist Russ Larson comments, "Everybody hoped Harley would win. But there's a double standard in sentencing. Three years ago, for example, [Manitoba grain farmer] Andy McMechan was also convicted for testing the CWB Act to establish a right: the right of private property. Andy spent three months in jail before and during his trial. His sentence was six months in jail, a $20,000 fine, and an order to pay $55,693 in 'compensation' to the CWB.
ISSN:0225-0519